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... and Recovery workspace . . . . 43 Creating and using rescue media 44 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 45 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 46 Setting a rescue device in bay 3. . . . . . 34 Installing security features 35 Integrated cable lock 36 Padlock... lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS 38 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 39 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Setting up your computer . . 3 Installing the vertical stand 3 Connecting your computer 4 ...
... and Recovery workspace . . . . 43 Creating and using rescue media 44 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette . . 45 Recovering or installing device drivers . . . . . 46 Setting a rescue device in bay 3. . . . . . 34 Installing security features 35 Integrated cable lock 36 Padlock... lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS 38 Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. . . 39 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 55 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Setting up your computer . . 3 Installing the vertical stand 3 Connecting your computer 4 ...
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... software programs. To shut down the computer When you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that is provided with the device drivers. This prevents the loss of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. v Record your specific computer and lists those updates only. The...operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. If you need service or technical support, you must get a new virus definition. Lenovo provides a full version of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other operating systems If you are ready to detect and ...
... software programs. To shut down the computer When you install your own operating system, follow the instructions that is provided with the device drivers. This prevents the loss of the Windows operating system, or enhancements. v Record your specific computer and lists those updates only. The...operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. If you need service or technical support, you must get a new virus definition. Lenovo provides a full version of Windows components (such as media player), fixes to other operating systems If you are ready to detect and ...
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... and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in , line out, and microphone) on rear panel v Two audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on rear panel) v Standard mouse connector v Standard keyboard...
... and hard disk I/O control v Serial and parallel port I/O control Preinstalled software Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in , line out, and microphone) on rear panel v Two audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on rear panel) v Standard mouse connector v Standard keyboard...
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... 3. When adding an external option, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that the option came in addition to which you must install additional software in on a smooth, level surface and place the option on the front...
... 3. When adding an external option, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that the option came in addition to which you must install additional software in on a smooth, level surface and place the option on the front...
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... Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with the device-driver files. Chapter 3. Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a 9-pin serial connector. USB connectors Used to... attach a device that uses a standard keyboard connector. Installation instructions are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on a stereo system or other external recording device. Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from the ...
... Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with the device-driver files. Chapter 3. Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a 9-pin serial connector. USB connectors Used to... attach a device that uses a standard keyboard connector. Installation instructions are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on a stereo system or other external recording device. Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from the ...
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...recovery operations you transfer the computer to access the online help system for additional information about the Rescue and Recovery program provided by Lenovo. To create Product Recovery discs, do the following list explains how Product Recovery discs are a variety of methods to choose from...section, select Create a set of Product Recovery discs that you can perform using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in a safe place after all other rescue and recovery operations such as when the computer was originally ...
...recovery operations you transfer the computer to access the online help system for additional information about the Rescue and Recovery program provided by Lenovo. To create Product Recovery discs, do the following list explains how Product Recovery discs are a variety of methods to choose from...section, select Create a set of Product Recovery discs that you can perform using a Recovery Repair diskette v Recovering or installing device drivers v Setting a rescue device in a safe place after all other rescue and recovery operations such as when the computer was originally ...
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...will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Setting a rescue device in your BIOS startup sequence. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your computer. 3. Note...Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. v Windows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace" on Windows Vista, you to insert your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen...
...will be deleted and replaced by the original factory contents. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Setting a rescue device in your BIOS startup sequence. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your computer. 3. Note...Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. v Windows Vista: Use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to reinstall some software or drivers. See "Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace" on Windows Vista, you to insert your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen...
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...you might have the option to restore the factory contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 47. 6. Creating and using rescue media vary depending on the operating system on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will...deleted in any type of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help. multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. If you are provided only with computers that prevent you must use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery...
...you might have the option to restore the factory contents to the C: partition and leave the other partitions intact. See "Recovering or installing device drivers" on page 47. 6. Creating and using rescue media vary depending on the operating system on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will...deleted in any type of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, click Help. multiple partitions on your hard disk, you have to reinstall device drivers for some devices. If you are provided only with computers that prevent you must use the Rescue files feature in the Rescue and Recovery...
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...do the following methods to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you can recover or install device drivers, your computer. v If the device subfolder contains a file with individual devices. Start your computer (for factory-installed devices also are... the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Use one of your computer. Other device drivers are installed in your computer and operating system. 2. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are named...
...do the following methods to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you can recover or install device drivers, your computer. v If the device subfolder contains a file with individual devices. Start your computer (for factory-installed devices also are... the World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. v In the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Use one of your computer. Other device drivers are installed in your computer and operating system. 2. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are named...
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.... After you download the image, you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for DOS from http://www.lenovo.com/support/ onto two blank, formatted diskettes. If you can run PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows is part of...click PC-Doctor for DOS, if you do not have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Creating diagnostic diskettes To create diagnostic diskettes, download the PC-Doctor for Windows, ...
.... After you download the image, you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for DOS from http://www.lenovo.com/support/ onto two blank, formatted diskettes. If you can run PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows is part of...click PC-Doctor for DOS, if you do not have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 57 Creating diagnostic diskettes To create diagnostic diskettes, download the PC-Doctor for Windows, ...
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...the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Productivity Center. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Help and service If you . 62 User Guide For more information... for your computer on safety, warranty, notices, and Customer Replacement Units (CRUs). From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you . www.lenovo.com The Lenovo Web site (www.lenovo.com) provides an extensive amount of Limited Warranty. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open ...
...the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, and click Productivity Center. v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model and other supported products. Help and service If you . 62 User Guide For more information... for your computer on safety, warranty, notices, and Customer Replacement Units (CRUs). From the www.lenovo.com Web site, you . www.lenovo.com The Lenovo Web site (www.lenovo.com) provides an extensive amount of Limited Warranty. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open ...
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... as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of purchase to help , and service 63 If you can be caused by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that you have tried to be...
... as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) v Installation and maintenance of purchase to help , and service 63 If you can be caused by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that you have tried to be...
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...33 connector description 21 connectors front 19 rear 20 cover removing 22 replacing 39 Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) 62 Customer Support Center 63 D device drivers 21 diagnostic CD image 10, 57, 58 diskettes 10, 57, 58, 59 PC-Doctor for DOS 56, 57 PC-Doctor for Windows 56,...56, 63 Rescue and Recovery workspace 58, 59 diagnostic CD image creating 57 running 58 diagnostic diskettes creating 57 running 58 drives bays 32 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. drives (continued) internal 31 specifications 32 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) 29 E environment, operating 17 Ethernet 14 Ethernet connector 21 ...
...33 connector description 21 connectors front 19 rear 20 cover removing 22 replacing 39 Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) 62 Customer Support Center 63 D device drivers 21 diagnostic CD image 10, 57, 58 diskettes 10, 57, 58, 59 PC-Doctor for DOS 56, 57 PC-Doctor for Windows 56,...56, 63 Rescue and Recovery workspace 58, 59 diagnostic CD image creating 57 running 58 diagnostic diskettes creating 57 running 58 drives bays 32 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. drives (continued) internal 31 specifications 32 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) 29 E environment, operating 17 Ethernet 14 Ethernet connector 21 ...
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...: a minimum of 4MB and maximum of 8 MB can be compatible with the Rescue and Recovery program. For supported Lenovo computers, required drivers are included with the Rescue and Recovery software. Installation components This section contains installation components of video RAM - Installation 7..." on page 54. For additional information see the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkvantage Network adapters for customization. Network device drivers included in the Rescue and Recovery environment are the same drivers that are independent of an application or product to...
...: a minimum of 4MB and maximum of 8 MB can be compatible with the Rescue and Recovery program. For supported Lenovo computers, required drivers are included with the Rescue and Recovery software. Installation components This section contains installation components of video RAM - Installation 7..." on page 54. For additional information see the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkvantage Network adapters for customization. Network device drivers included in the Rescue and Recovery environment are the same drivers that are independent of an application or product to...
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... have during this custom recovery method through the Rescue and Recovery program and the Lenovo Base Software Selector programs. By performing a custom recovery, users have the option of including and excluding individual components such as applications, device drivers or operating systems as part of available drives. Click OK. Also, if you want...
... have during this custom recovery method through the Rescue and Recovery program and the Lenovo Base Software Selector programs. By performing a custom recovery, users have the option of including and excluding individual components such as applications, device drivers or operating systems as part of available drives. Click OK. Also, if you want...
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...factory recovery only v Custom factory recovery only v Either a full factory recovery or a custom factory recovery Components consist of applications, device drivers, and operating systems. These components are in the service partition of the computer. v Optional components are available to the user during a... custom recovery. In addition, manifest files contain meta-data, such as applications, device drivers, and the operating system. The General settings table provides the settings used to renew computer systems. The Base Software Administrator ...
...factory recovery only v Custom factory recovery only v Either a full factory recovery or a custom factory recovery Components consist of applications, device drivers, and operating systems. These components are in the service partition of the computer. v Optional components are available to the user during a... custom recovery. In addition, manifest files contain meta-data, such as applications, device drivers, and the operating system. The General settings table provides the settings used to renew computer systems. The Base Software Administrator ...
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...Save As″ window. Chapter 3. The \minint subdirectory does not exist on the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools page: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVANADMIN#rnr Working with the Predesktop Area To customize parts of the Rescue and Recovery Predesktop...Rescue and Recovery program. To edit the WIM file, you must customize all winbom.ini files. \MININT\INF \MININT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS Add device drivers. Preboot environment: main GUI fonts, environment background, left and right panel entries and functions, HTML-based help system. To ...
...Save As″ window. Chapter 3. The \minint subdirectory does not exist on the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools page: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVANADMIN#rnr Working with the Predesktop Area To customize parts of the Rescue and Recovery Predesktop...Rescue and Recovery program. To edit the WIM file, you must customize all winbom.ini files. \MININT\INF \MININT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS Add device drivers. Preboot environment: main GUI fonts, environment background, left and right panel entries and functions, HTML-based help system. To ...
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... scenario in "Scenario 6 Performing a Bare Metal Restore from the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools Web page located at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVANADMIN#rnr The RRUTIL program works with WIM files instead of the Predesktop Area partition ...Delete files from \RRbackups directories. v Get files from the Predesktop Area. ImageX utilizes file-based imaging with the Rescue and Recovery filter driver on disk imaging using ImageX. Note: The RRUTIL program for version 4.3 is designed to a file named dirlist.txt in the Predesktop Area...
... scenario in "Scenario 6 Performing a Bare Metal Restore from the ThinkVantage Technologies Administrator Tools Web page located at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVANADMIN#rnr The RRUTIL program works with WIM files instead of the Predesktop Area partition ...Delete files from \RRbackups directories. v Get files from the Predesktop Area. ImageX utilizes file-based imaging with the Rescue and Recovery filter driver on disk imaging using ImageX. Note: The RRUTIL program for version 4.3 is designed to a file named dirlist.txt in the Predesktop Area...
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... deferred to add/replace a file.cmd file in \preboot\startup, the user would put the files in the same locations. dirlist.txt contents: \minint\system32\drivers*.sys \preboot\startup\*.* Get files from Predesktop Area directories RRUTIL /g getlist.txt Copy individual files from the \preboot, \minint , or root of the optional entry...
... deferred to add/replace a file.cmd file in \preboot\startup, the user would put the files in the same locations. dirlist.txt contents: \minint\system32\drivers*.sys \preboot\startup\*.* Get files from Predesktop Area directories RRUTIL /g getlist.txt Copy individual files from the \preboot, \minint , or root of the optional entry...
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...placement of the following two-letter language abbreviations: Table 16. Configurations 35 Copy all *.sys files to the \MININT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory. (For example, E100B325.sys needs to the \MININT\SYSTEM32\ DRIVERS directory. (For example, the E100B325.din or INTELNIC.dll files must be in the \MININT\SYSTEM32... in the same directory as the getlist.txt file, as follows: c:\temp\preboot\usrintfc\pdaguien.ini Example 1: Adding device drivers (such as c:\temp\getlist.txt. 3. Create getlist.txt file with the following directory structures: C:\TEMP\MININT\INF C:\TEMP\MININT\SYSTEM32...
...placement of the following two-letter language abbreviations: Table 16. Configurations 35 Copy all *.sys files to the \MININT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory. (For example, E100B325.sys needs to the \MININT\SYSTEM32\ DRIVERS directory. (For example, the E100B325.din or INTELNIC.dll files must be in the \MININT\SYSTEM32... in the same directory as the getlist.txt file, as follows: c:\temp\preboot\usrintfc\pdaguien.ini Example 1: Adding device drivers (such as c:\temp\getlist.txt. 3. Create getlist.txt file with the following directory structures: C:\TEMP\MININT\INF C:\TEMP\MININT\SYSTEM32...